November, 2020Heritage Center &Social Services Update

Angelica FontanezDirector of Social Services

203-938-3580Click here to email Angelica

Michelle Stillman Heritage Center Administrative Assistant

203-938-9725Click here to email Michelle

Redding Health DepartmentPublic Health Advisory

COVID-19 Resurgence11/5/20

Due to COVID-19 cases surging both locally and statewide, and with communityspread increasing, it is vital that we roll back to a more restrictive Phase 2.1.Redding’s positive COVID cases previously averaged 3 per month in the summer,and this past October cases rose to 12. Redding is now considered an orangealert community. At least 70% of Connecticut’s population now lives in either a redalert or orange alert (10-14 cases per 100,000 populous) community for COVID-19 infection. We are entering a dangerous phase and the only way to makeprogress is for all of us to dial back our activity. Click HERE to read all the details.

Commission on Aging SurveyDear Redding Seniors: (over age 60),Redding prides itself on our belief in and care of ourcommunity. The pandemic has challenged all of us. Aswe move through fall into winter, the Senior Commissionhopes to help meet these added challenges. Your input

is needed to help define what we could and should be doing for you. Please clickon the attached link to respond to a very short (and anonymous) survey to help usget on track to meet your needs: click HERE to take survey.

Heritage CenterVIRTUAL Classes

Prior to the class please connect withthe instructor via the listed emailso you can join the Zoom session.

Mondays:

9:00 a.m. Beginner Qi Gong & Tai Chi $5.00 / sessionInstructor: Master Sensei June FaganEmail: kemposenseijune@gmail.comFor Monday’s class please register by 6 p.m. Sunday.

Tuesdays:

9:30 a.m. Fitness to Fit You $5.00 / sessionInstructor: Garner LesterEmail: lestergarner27@gmail.com

Wednesdays:

9:00 a.m. Yoga – November Session $15.00 (November 4, 11 & 18)December Session $15.00 (December 2, 9 & 16) Email: lmayper@optonline.net

9:30 a.m. Intermediate Qi Gong & Tai Chi $5.00/ sessionInstructor: Master Sensei June FaganEmail: kemposenseijune@gmail.com

Thursdays:

9:30 a.m. Fitness to Fit You $5.00 / sessionInstructor: Garner LesterEmail: lestergarner27@gmail.com

Fridays:

9:30 a.m. Balance & Stretching $5.00 / sessionInstructor: Garner LesterEmail: lestergarner27@gmail.com

Time to Review Your Medicare Coverage!If you are happy with your plan, nothing need be done,but if you would like to make changes, now is the time,

from October 15th through December 7th

Energy assistance programThe energy assistance program will begin soon (see details below). Pleasecontact Angelica Fontanez, Director of Social Services after September 15, 2020either by phone, 203-938-3580 or click here to email Angelica to make anappointment.

How Masks Prevent the Spread of Covid-19Let's do this for each other!

Notes From Social Services DepartmentSocial Services and the Food Pantry are actively open and serving thecommunity. The drop off hours continue to be on Tuesdays, from 1-3 pm andFood Pantry pick ups are on Thursdays, from 2-4 pm. We are also acceptingdonations via Paypal (link HERE) and gift cards can be mailed to SocialServices, PO BOX 1118, Redding, CT 06875.

Any resident going through hardship and needing assistance, please contact ouroffice at 203-938-9725 or via email at afontanez@townofreddingct.org.

Are You Struggling Financially?The Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program (T-MAP) is now available for lowand moderate income households in CT who are struggling to pay theirmortgages due to the impact of COVID-19. If you are in need of assistance, call860-785-3111 to see if you qualify. For more information click HERE.

For additional information about the ConnecticutTemporary Rental Housing Assistance Program,

please click HERE.

Things to Reduce Stress(Practicing these things just a few minutes a day can make a huge difference)

Here are some resources on meditation and mindfulness that could be useful atthis time. Feel free to share. These are all free and only require payment if youwant premium features. (Click on the names for links.)

There are several Apps you can install on your phone including:

Calm HeadspaceAbide (Christian Meditation App) MindbodyInsight TimerSleep Cycle10% Happier

The Breathing Room in New Haven is also offering meditation sessions viazoom, some of them are free, others have a fee. They offer Yoga and Meditation.

For those of you on Instagram, you're welcome to follow Social Services' ownDev Patel at Aspire Mental Performance, where he will be sharing weekly guidedmeditations, tailored specifically to the pandemic.

Visit Insight Meditation Society via website or Facebook page (daily teachingsand guided meditation).

Crisis ResourcesMobile Crisis Intervention Services for Youth LOCATION: WELLMORE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - DANBURY CLINICALSERVICES

DESCRIPTIONMobile crisis intervention team for children and youth will go to homes, communitysites, and emergency rooms to assess psychiatric emergency and to provideemergency intervention and brief in-home follow up when indicated for childrenand adolescents ages 0 through 17 - Will also take 18 and 19 year oldadolescents who are still in school.

Mobile response is provided M-F: 6am-10pm; Sat, Sun, Holidays: 1-10pm. Phoneresponse is provided 24 hr/7.LOCATION: 72 West Street, Unit 402, Danbury, CT 06810PHONE: 203-797-9778

Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services for AdultsDANBURY HOSPITAL - WESTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORKLOCATION: DANBURY HOSPITAL - PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCYSERVICES/CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER

DESCRIPTIONEmergency psychiatric outreach for adults in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield,Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury,and Sherman.ELIGIBILITYAge 18+; Resident of Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield,New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman

LOCATION: 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810PHONE: 203-739-7799Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services Provided

First Responders and Healthcare Workers Support Group.This service is free and open to the general public. Click here: Virtual FirstResponders and Healthcare Workers Support Group

High Watch: With the COVID-19 pandemic spreading rapidly and AAmeetings shutting down or becoming harder to access, High Watch will beproviding a remote access online meeting every day of the week. This way friendsand alumni can still get the recovery they need from the comfort of their ownhome. It is important to stay connected despite social isolation, and we must worktogether to protect our sobriety.

Redding Police crisis phone number: non-emergency phone numberis 203-938-3400 or 911 for emergencies

Please note there is always help available at the Redding Food Pantry(203) 938-3580) and United Way program (application here)

For parents and caregivers who need someone to listen, to understandand to talk your feelings out. Call: 1-833-258-5011,Visit: www.talkitoutct.com, Watch: TalkITOutCT.com - PSA

For donations to the Redding Food Pantry, Redding Sharesthe Warmth, Salvation Army Redding Unit or United WayAlice Program to help your friends and neighbors, please clickhere. Donations in this time of need are greatly appreciated!

For access to the Redding home page on Facebook, click hereRedding CT on Facebook

Above all, stay home, stay safe, be well!

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